Strange Electric Lights and Hawaii Tax Figures
The piece notes early light filaments evolved from cotton thread to carbonized fiber and tungsten today. It cites Hawaii’s 1933-34 tax receipts totaling 5,116,470 to the federal treasury, with total island revenue to 1934 reaching 129,967,157, higher than any single state and surpassing several states in income tax. Tomorrow: The First Movie Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Internal Revenue
United States
Hawaii
Islands
U. S
United States States
U. S. States
Arizona
Idaho
Mississippi
New Mexico
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming
Redemption of Tax Exemption Certificates Aimed at Cotton Growers
Legislation proposed by Rep Vinson of Georgia seeks redemption of Bankhead act tax exemption certificates at four cents per pound. The plan could deliver 30 to 40 million dollars to Southern cotton farmers, many small producers. Brazos County figures show 992 eligible farmers could receive 30 996 40, with local bankers and chambers urging Senate and House action. The measure garners strong support from local officials and communities aiming to aid farmers through the crop season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Rep. Vinson
Georgia
Brazos County
Travis B. Bryan
First National Bank
Texas Bankers Association
Auto industry leads recovery and manufacturing investment growth
The nation sees broad business improvement across sectors with Dawes predicting two years of growth and industry leaders citing gains in autos, steel, and construction. Auto makers maintained momentum by product upgrades, cost reductions, and strong marketing during the downturn, signaling a wider recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Roosevelt
Steel Indus
Britain Sees Chance for German Rise in Europe Peace
Britain favors hearing Hitler's plan for a new European peace and a partial Versailles-era colonies restoration, arguing Germany should recover room to grow. France urges immediate condemnation for Rhineland reentry. World opinion shifts toward engagement over subjugation. The piece frames Germany as a great people with potential to contribute.
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Great Britain
Hitler
Europe
France
Germany
Rhineland
Britain
New York Hotels Attract British and Continental Elite
The dollar debacle brings a steady stream of foreign shoppers to New York hotels and shops. Luxury dress makers, tailors, deluxe hotels, and restaurants report a growing influx of dukes, princes, duchesses, and counts. Tea rooms fill again while fire-scarred chop suey restaurants face safety scrutiny. dean Jack Raper of the Cleveland Press writes the longest running American column.
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New York
Mar
Metropolis
Society
Maybelle Gilman Corey
Paris Ritz
Ultra
Mayfair
Place Vendome
Jack Raper
Cleveland Press
Raper
America
Wing collars rise in fashion with bold tab height
The wing collar for full evening dress grows taller and larger, nearing the ear lobes with an upward sweep at the back. The trend has sparked curiosity as wearers adjust to the dramatic new silhouette.
Governor Hoffman Suggests No New Hauptmann Reprieve
Governor Hoffman says a fresh Hauptmann reprieve hinges on New Jersey Attorney General joining with new evidence. He shows reluctance to pursue rapid new findings despite earlier public indications.
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Hoffman
Hauptmann
New Jersey
Lloyd's War Rate Foresight Signals Unsettled Europe
Lloyds declines to quote any rates on the possibility of war in Europe, indicating an unsettled condition with little indication of the wind direction.
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Lloyd's
Europe
Fashion's gigantic collars draw public sighs and roars
The piece mocks an endless race for oversized collars in theater and fashion. Prince Obelinsky and Harry Silvey are noted rivals in gargantuan effects, with Louis Mann and Tony Biddle also linked to extreme neckwear. Gown merchant Al Bedell clings to towering choker styles in drawings by Charles Dana Gibson. Nat Dorfman once sought ad space on them.
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Beamash
Prince Obelinsky
Harry Silvey
Style
Louis Mann
Tony Biddle
al Bedell
Charles Dana Gibson
Bedell
Nat Dorfman
Churchill's old stand Por Rent on Broadway Corner
The longtime site once hosted Captain Jim Churchill who retired from the police to run a lobster belt restaurant. After his departure the corner fell into vacancy, with rental income once expected at 50 000 dollars a year dissolving as the area changed and the corner went quiet.
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Churchill
Jim Churchill
Cartoonist's Table at Churchill's Showcased Looning Legends
A narrator recalls Churchill's Cartoonist's Table where Tad, Macauley, Ketten, Corey and others gathered. Homer Davenport sometimes joined. Bud Fisher recently earned money from Matt and Jeff. The observer sits at a nearby table, orders whisky sour, and buys a tan paddock coat for six dollars, embodying a sporty flair.
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Churchill’s
Fire destroys Viola Collins home on 19th Street
A Monday blaze gutted Viola Collins's house at 19th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, destroying furnishings. The loss is estimated at about 760 dollars with no details on insurance.
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Viola Collins
19Th Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
President Roosevelt Tax Plan Faces Billions in Corporate Reform
The editorial notes Roosevelt's proposal would tax corporate net profits retained as surplus at about 33 percent, shifting away from dividend taxation. It argues surpluses cushion downturns but could delay capital formation, while warns of fluctuating industries needing spread tax bases. It praises Treasury study and calls for careful congressional analysis.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Treasury
Robert L. Coughton
House
Ways and Means Committee
Christian Science Monitor
Local School Trustees Inspect New Facilities
A. M. Waldrop John M Lawrence and M F Dansby visited Bryan area schools and reviewed the new walks and the manual training department. Galveston and San Angelo merchants cheer mobilization of troops with navy presence and notable visitors anticipated to the Island City. A Bryan resident reports Diaz negotiating with Japan for mercenaries to quell the insurrection raising speculative talk of U S troop movements. Monroe Doctrine expected to guide actions. Prof J L Cobb returns from Houston visit while Mr Webb Ward's cottage on Mechanics avenue nears completion.
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A. M. Waldrop
John M. Lawrence
M. F. Dansby
Board of Trustees
Galveston
San Angelo
Navy
Susan Haswell
Tyler
Tyler Haswell
Mexico
Ing
Bryan
Fagle
Diaz
Japan
United States
J. L. Cobb
Alexander
Houston
Mechanics Avenue
Webb Ward
Edge hosts Legion fair talk boosting county pair event
M. M. Erskine of Far Graham Post American Legion spoke at a community meeting at Edge about this year’s Legion fair to be held again at the American Legion Home. Brazos County residents show strong interest after seven successful years with many exhibits planned to compete for prizes.
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M. M. Erskine
Far
Graham Post
American Legion
Edge
Brazos County
Advertising Pays Off Says Local Promoter and Fostered Growth
Walter J. Coulter credits Eagle ads with selling 14 properties in two weeks and urges others to advertise. The note highlights Bryan Future Farmer banquet invite, spring garden blooms, new roles for W. C. Edwards, and tax deadlines. It also mentions a wreck on Highway 6, local greetings, and the Queen Theatre front being replastered.
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Walter J. Coulter
Eagle
Coulter
Lagie Wart Rumor Sparks Drive for Spare Room
Local residents discuss converting a vacant space into a spare room amid a rumor of a needed retreat area. Neighbors and council members debate zoning and safety considerations as plans move forward.
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Lee J. Rountree
Associated Press
John Hix
Cabool
Palestrina
Halian
Rome
Eas
Aawail
Ixo
OM Intyrega
Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot
Humans
Vrince
Ah Carr
Bryan Future Farmer Chapter
Bryan Home
D. Mike
Elsbeth Wipprecht
W. C
Bill) Edwards
Denton
Progressive Texans, Inc
Texas Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association
Austin
Bill Edwards
Uncle Sam
Frank Scofield
Safeway Stores, Inc
Safeway
Travis B. Jr
R. B. Grant
Lamar Bethea
J. A. Rhodes
R. McDonald
A. Harris
Alf Patterson
G. F B. Jenkins
Board of Stewards
Queen Theatre
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